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MEMO DATE: November 29, 2019 PROJECT NO: 04-19-0091 PROJECT: Island Rail Corridor Condition Assessment SUBJECT: Maintenance and Rehabilitation (Grade Crossings) - Draft for Review TO: Ben Prashaw, P.Eng. WSP Canada Group Inc. PREPARED BY: Simon Button, P.Eng. REVIEWED BY: Floris van Weelderen, P.Eng, PE, PTOE SUMMARY Bunt & Associates Engineering Ltd (Bunt) was retained by WSP Canada Group Inc. (WSP) to assess the condition of the Island Rail Corridor’s 236 grade crossings and to identify the required improvements (and costs) to reinstate regular train service for the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI). The average condition rating for each of the six study segments was assessed to be near 3 (Adequate) on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent) suggesting that the condition of the grade crossings can generally be defined as adequate. Although the overall conditions of the grade crossings are generally adequate, about $42 million +/- 30 percent (= $35 million for the Victoria Sub + $7 million for the Port Alberni Sub) would be needed to address deficiencies noted during the field investigations/audits. These improvements would permit the railway operations envisioned for the Initial Phase, i.e. an average of six trains per day traveling at a maximum speed of 30 mph. 1. INTRODUCTION The purpose of the Island Rail Corridor Condition Assessment project is to assess the condition of the Island Rail Corridor and to identify the required improvements (and costs) to reinstate regular train service. As part of the project, Bunt was retained by WSP to complete a condition assessment of the railway’s grade crossings for the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI). 1.1 Island Rail Corridor The E&N Railway of Vancouver Island is a provincially-regulated short line railway that consists of

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MEMO

DATE: November 29, 2019

PROJECT NO: 04-19-0091

PROJECT: Island Rail Corridor Condition Assessment

SUBJECT: Maintenance and Rehabilitation (Grade Crossings) - Draft for Review

TO: Ben Prashaw, P.Eng.

WSP Canada Group Inc.

PREPARED BY: Simon Button, P.Eng.

REVIEWED BY: Floris van Weelderen, P.Eng, PE, PTOE

SUMMARY

• Bunt & Associates Engineering Ltd (Bunt) was retained by WSP Canada Group Inc. (WSP) to

assess the condition of the Island Rail Corridor’s 236 grade crossings and to identify the

required improvements (and costs) to reinstate regular train service for the BC Ministry of

Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI).

• The average condition rating for each of the six study segments was assessed to be near 3

(Adequate) on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent) suggesting that the condition of the grade

crossings can generally be defined as adequate.

• Although the overall conditions of the grade crossings are generally adequate, about $42

million +/- 30 percent (= $35 million for the Victoria Sub + $7 million for the Port Alberni Sub)

would be needed to address deficiencies noted during the field investigations/audits. These

improvements would permit the railway operations envisioned for the Initial Phase, i.e. an

average of six trains per day traveling at a maximum speed of 30 mph.

1. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of the Island Rail Corridor Condition Assessment project is to assess the condition of

the Island Rail Corridor and to identify the required improvements (and costs) to reinstate regular

train service. As part of the project, Bunt was retained by WSP to complete a condition assessment

of the railway’s grade crossings for the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI).

1.1 Island Rail Corridor

The E&N Railway of Vancouver Island is a provincially-regulated short line railway that consists of

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two subdivisions: a 225 km track between Victoria and Courtenay (Victoria Sub), with a 64 km

branch line (Port Alberni Sub) from Parksville to Port Alberni and from just south of Nanaimo to the

railway’s main rail yard and barge slip (dock) on the Nanaimo waterfront (see Figure 1.1). The

railway is owned by the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) and operated under contract by the

Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI).

For the purposes of this assignment, the E&N Railway of Vancouver Island will be referred to as the

“Island Rail Corridor”.

Figure 1.1: Island Rail Corridor (Source: IBI Group)

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1.2 Grade Crossings

A grade crossing is an intersection where a road, a sidewalk, a path or a trail crosses railway tracks

at the same level.

Table 1.1 summarizes the results of Bunt & Associates’ June 2019 inventory of the Island Rail

Corridor’s grade crossings which are distributed across Vancouver Island as illustrated in Figure

1.2.

Table 1.1: Grade Crossing Inventory of the Island Rail Corridor (June 2019)

PROTECTION VICTORIA SUB PORT ALBERNI SUB TOTAL

Public

Active – FLBG 16 - 16

Active – FLB 85 8 93

Passive 53 11 64

Subtotal 154 19 173

Private

Active – FLBG 1 - 1

Active – FLB 2 - 2

Passive 46 14 60

Subtotal 49 14 63

TOTAL 203 33 236

Notes: Public grade crossings - Where railway tracks intersect with a road that is owned, open and

maintained by a public authority, such as a province, municipality or band council, and is used by the

general public.

Private grade crossings - Where railway tracks intersect with a road that is owned and used by private

parties, such as farmers, commercial businesses or private individuals.

FLBG – Flashing Lights, Bells & Gates; FLB – Flashing Lights & Bells

Key findings and insights include:

• There are currently 236 grade crossings (= 173 public + 63 private) on the Island Rail Corridor;

• Most active crossings (equipped with flashing lights, bells and potentially gates to provide

advance notice of the approach of a train) are on the longer Victoria Sub (104 out of 112 active

crossings); and

• There are a few more passive public crossings (64) than passive private crossings (60) both of

which use traffic control devices (e.g. warning and potentially Stop signs) to indicate the

presence of a railway crossing.

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Figure 1.2: Grade Crossings of the Island Rail Corridor by Type

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Furthermore, the two subdivisions are broken down into the following segments (illustrated in

Figure 1.3) to inform potential restoration and enhancement options of the Island Rail Corridor:

• Segment 1 - Victoria Sub: Victoria (Mile 0.0) to Langford (Mile 7.9)

• Segment 2 - Victoria Sub: Langford (Mile 7.9) to Duncan (Mile 39.7)

• Segment 3 - Victoria Sub: Duncan (Mile 39.7) to Nanaimo (Mile 72.5)

• Segment 4 - Victoria Sub: Nanaimo (Mile 72.5) to Parksville (Mile 95.2)

• Segment 5 - Victoria Sub: Parksville (Mile 95.2) to Courtenay (Mile 139.7)

• Segment 6 – Port Alberni Sub: Parksville (Mile 0.0) to Port Alberni (Mile 37.9)

Note that the design standards differ between public and private grade crossings. Furthermore, the

crossings are found in a mix of urban, suburban, industrial and rural locations and come in all types

and sizes from unmarked passive crossings to active crossing equipped with flashing lights, bells

and gates).

1.3 Proposed Improvements to the Island Rail Corridor

Table 1.2 summarizes the improvements proposed for the Island Rail Corridor.

Table 1.2: Proposed Improvements to the Island Rail Corridor

CHARACTERISTIC

INITIAL

PHASE

INTERMEDIATE

PHASE

ULTIMATE

PHASE

Description

Class 2 track standard

restoration for

segments 1-6

Class 3 track standard

restoration and 286 lb

rail upgrade for

segments 1-6

Ballast program for

segments 1-6

User Case

• 2-4 passenger

trains/d

• 2-4 freight trains/d

with 10-20 cars/ train

• 4-8 passenger

trains/d

• 4 freight trains/d

with 10-20 cars/ train

• Up to 4 MTPA or 133

cars/d day total

(1)

• To be implemented

for higher passenger

volumes, e.g. > 8

passenger trains/d

• Higher freight

volumes, e.g. > 4

MTPA or 133 cars/d

(2)

Track Standard

Class 2

(25 mph Freight,

30 mph Passenger)

Class 3

(40 mph Freight,

60 mph Passenger)

Class 3

(40 mph Freight,

60 mph Passenger)

Notes: MPTA – million tons per annum

1 - Once passenger/freight train volumes increase above Initial User Case or higher operating speeds are desired,

further upgrades may be necessary. Assumes improvements for Initial Phase have already been completed.

2 - Assumes improvements for Intermediate Phase have already been completed.

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Figure 1.3: Grade Crossings of the Island Rail Corridor by Segment

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2. APPROACH

2.1 MoTI’s Objective and Intent

The objective of the Island Rail Corridor Condition Assessment is to complete a detailed evaluation

of the base asset condition of the Victoria and Port Alberni Subs by December 2019. The

assessment of physical plant and the right-of-way includes amongst other things, grade crossings.

There are numerous past reports that detail the condition assessment of the corridor including the

grade crossings and identify required repairs to restore the line. It is the MoTI’s intent that the WSP

team use the past work by the Province and the ICF and undertake the appropriate level of effort

needed to determine the current condition of the corridor.

2.2 WSP’s Approach

WSP’s approach and methodology contains seven (7) phases. Each phase builds off the previous

one, and the approach minimized risk, cost, and project duration. WSP fielded three teams to

assess the condition of the:

• Tracks - road bed; track, yards; sidings; fencing; wire crossings and other clearances; pipe

crossings; and culverts;

• Structures - bridges, trestles, and rockfall; and

• Grade crossings (Bunt).

2.3 Bunt’s Methodology

It is not in the best interest of the Ministry and ICF to assess every crossing for the purposes of this

project as these organizations need information to make business case decisions. To that end, Bunt

relied on data about the crossings along the corridor available in existing plans, reports and

studies.

To provide a valid condition rating and cost estimate, Bunt assessed 75 of the 236 grade crossings

to create a statistically valid sampling of crossings that give a good representation of the 1) full

network length, 2) various segments, 3) passive/active, and 4) rural/urban. Field investigations were

completed for these 75 grade crossings. The grade crossings chosen were proportional to the type

of access, type of protection, crossing surface, segment and rural/urban landscape (see Figure 2.1

and refer to Appendix A for the list of the 75 grade crossings). Field investigations were not

completed at crossings:

• That were recently upgraded with flashing lights, bells and gates;

• That are private crossings for which no google or Streetview imagery is available; and

• That are spurs and industrial leads as there are so few.

The overall condition and rehabilitation cost of the 236 grade crossings was then estimated based

on the condition of the 75 grade crossings for which a field investigation was completed.

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Figure 2.1: Grade Crossings subject to Field Investigation / Audit

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2.4 Grade Crossing Components

Table 2.1 presents the six grade crossing components inspected as part of the condition

assessment. The component and sub-component classification is based upon Transport Canada’s

Grade Crossing Regulations (2014) and Grade Crossing Standards (2014) that provide standards for

the classification of grade crossing components and related site characteristics customized in

certain respects to address features common to the Island Rail Corridor.

Table 2.1: Grade Crossing Component and Sub-Component Definitions

ID# COMPONENT SUB-COMPONENTS

A. Crossing Surface

Material

Dimensions

Crossing Angle

B. Road Approach Material

Gradient

C. Warning System

Reflectorized Crossing Sign

Flashing Lights

Cantilever

Bells

Gates

D. Traffic Control Devices

Number of Tracks sign

Stop sign

Stop Ahead sign

Railway Crossing Ahead sign

Advisory Speed Tab sign

Prepare to Stop at Railway Crossing sign

Traffic signal

E. Fencing and Gates Fence

Gate

F Sight Distance

Stopping Sight Distance (SSD)

D SSD

D Stopped

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2.5 Condition Ratings

Customized Condition Rating Descriptions have been prepared for each of the subcomponents to

be assessed. They address specialized assets or conditions, incorporating existing practices and

data, and/or leveraging more detailed data collected by the MoTI or SVI.

These ratings and descriptions were used as a guide when assigning a score to the individual

components as they were rated. Table 2.2 details the condition rating scale which is categorical;

only integer values on the scale are defined. Note that a grade crossing is deemed to be in good

repair if it has a rating of 3, 4 or 5 on this scale. Likewise, a grade crossing is deemed to be not in

good repair if it has a rating of 1 or 2. Appendix B presents the rating scales used for each

component.

Table 2.2: General Condition Assessment Rating Scale

RATING CONDITION DESCRIPTION

5 Excellent No visible defects, new or near new condition, may still be under warranty if applicable

4 Good Good condition, but no longer new, may have some slightly defective or deteriorated

component(s), but is overall functional

3 Adequate Moderately deteriorated or defective components, but has not exceeded useful life

2 Marginal Defective or deteriorated component(s) in need of replacement; exceeded useful life

1 Poor Critically damaged component(s) or in need of immediate repair; well past useful life

Note: An asset is deemed to be in good repair if it has a rating of 3, 4 or 5 on this scale. Likewise, an asset is deemed to be

not in good repair if it has a rating of 1 or 2.

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3. CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS

3.1 Field Reports

Appendix C contains the field reports of the 75 grade crossings for which a grade crossing field

investigation was completed.

3.2 Overall Condition by Segment

Table 3.1 summarizes the average condition rating for each of the six study segments which were

all near 3.0 suggesting that the existing condition of the grade crossings can generally be defined

as adequate. This also indicates that the condition of the grade crossings does not have a

significant geographical distribution.

Table 3.1: Grade Crossing Conditions by Segment

SEGMENT NO. OF

CROSSINGS

AVERAGE

CONDITION RATING

1 - Victoria Sub - Victoria (Mile 0.0) to Langford (Mile 7.9) 20 3.0

2 - Victoria Sub - Langford (Mile 7.9) to Duncan (Mile 39.7) 28 3.0

3 - Victoria Sub - Duncan (Mile 39.7) to Nanaimo (Mile 72.5) 61 3.0

4 - Victoria Sub - Nanaimo (Mile 72.5) to Parksville (Mile 95.2) 38 3.0

5 - Victoria Sub – Parksville (Mile 95.2) to Courtenay (Mile 139.7) 56 2.9

Victoria Sub 203 3.0

6 – Port Alberni Sub - Parksville (Mile 0.0) to Port Alberni (Mile 37.9) 33 2.9

ISLAND RAIL CORRIDOR 236 3.0

Note: The grade crossings in a segment are generally deemed to be in good repair if the segment has a rating of 3,

4 or 5. Likewise, grade crossings in a segment are generally deemed to be not in good repair if it has a rating

of 1 or 2.

3.3 Overall Condition by Warning System (Passive/Active)

The average condition of the grade crossings is also consistent between the type of warning

system. The average condition ratings by warning system are:

• Passive: 2.9

• Active (Flashing Lights and Bells): 3.0

• Active (Flashing Lights, Bells and Gates): 3.1

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3.4 Overall Condition by Component

Figure 3.1 illustrates the average condition rating for each of the components, with the three

sightline requirements separated out due to their significant cost implications.

Notes: A component is deemed to be in good repair if it has a rating of 3, 4 or 5. Likewise, a component is deemed to be not in

good repair if it has a rating of 1 or 2. SSD – Stopping Sight Distance D - Distance

Figure 3.1: Grade Crossing Conditions by Component

The components with the lowest average condition ratings include the road approaches (2.8) as well

as all three sightlines (SSD = 2.8, D SSD = 2.6, D Stopped = 2.8) which are primarily related to the

road approaches outside of the rail right-of-way.

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4. REHABILITATION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Grade Crossing Assessments

The rehabilitation requirements were determined by identifying improvements needed to bring each

crossing into compliance with the Grade Crossing Standards (2014) so as to permit the railway

operations envisioned for the Initial Phase, i.e. an average of six trains per day traveling at a

maximum speed of 30 mph. Note that the type of warning system and the D Stopped sightline

requirements are primarily affected by the daily number of trains and the maximum train speed.

Appendix D contains the Grade Crossing Assessments identifying the improvements required for

the 75 grade crossings for which grade crossing field investigations were completed. Appendix E

contains a table that summarizes the condition rating off each component at each of the 75

crossings as well as the order of magnitude rehabilitation costs (+/- 30 percent) for each

component.

4.2 Rehabilitation Costs by Segment

Table 4.1 summarizes the order of magnitude rehabilitation costs (+/- 30 percent) for each of the

six study segments for the Initial Phase. The more urban segments, particularly Segment 1 from

Victoria to Langford, have lower average rehabilitation costs compared to more rural segments such

as Segment E and Port Alberni. Approximately $42 million would likely be needed to upgrade all

236 crossings to permit Initial Phase operations. Figures 4.1-4.3 graphically illustrate the estimated

rehabilitation cost at each of the 236 crossings.

Table 4.1: Grade Crossing Improvement Costs by Segment (Initial Phase)

SEGMENT NO. OF

CROSSINGS

AVERAGE

COST

TOTAL

COST

1 - Victoria Sub - Victoria (Mile 0.0) to Langford (Mile 7.9) 20 $145,000 $2,900,000

2 - Victoria Sub - Langford (Mile 7.9) to Duncan (Mile 39.7) 28 $196,000 $5,488,000

3 - Victoria Sub - Duncan (Mile 39.7) to Nanaimo (Mile 72.5) 61 $143,000 $8,723,000

4 - Victoria Sub - Nanaimo (Mile 72.5) to Parksville (Mile 95.2) 38 $149,000 $5,662,000

5 - Victoria Sub – Parksville (Mile 95.2) to Courtenay (Mile 139.7) 56 $226,000 $12,656,000

Victoria Sub 203 $175,000 $35,429,000

6 – Port Alberni Sub - Parksville (Mile 0.0) to Port Alberni (Mile 37.9) 33 $192,000 $6,336,000

ISLAND RAIL CORRIDOR 236 $177,000 $41,765,000

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Figure 4.1: Rehabilitation Cost – Segments 1 & 2

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Figure 4.2: Rehabilitation Cost – Segment 3

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Figure 4.3: Rehabilitation Cost – Segments 4, 5 & 6

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4.3 Rehabilitation Costs by Warning System (Passive/Active)

Table 4.2 summarizes the rehabilitation cost based on the existing warning system. Passive

crossings have the highest average cost ($268,000) whereas active crossings with flashing lights

and bells have the lowest average cost ($153,000).

Table 4.2: Grade Crossing Improvement Costs by Warning System

EXISTING WARNING SYSTEM NO. OF CROSSINGS AVERAGE COST TOTAL COST

Passive 124 $268,000 $33,271,000

Active (Flashing Lights and Bells): 95 $153,000 $7,678,000

Active (Flashing Lights, Bells and Gates) 17 $164,000 $816,000

ISLAND RAIL CORRIDOR 236 $177,000 $41,765,000

4.4 Rehabilitation Costs by Component

Table 4.3 summarizes the rehabilitation cost for each of the components, with the three sightline

requirements separated out due to their significant cost implications.

Table 3.2: Grade Crossing Conditions by Component

COMPONENT AVERAGE COST MINIMUM COST MAXIMUM COST TOTAL COST

Crossing Surface $39,000 $10,000 $375,000 $8,631,000

Road Approach $12,000 $600 $183,000 $2,862,000

Warning System $9,000 $180 $300,600 $1,846,000

Traffic Control Devices $100 $240 $3,600 $64,000

Fences & Gates $13,000 $3,120 $78,000 $1,908,000

Subtotal $15,311,000

Sightlines

SSD $9,000 $60 $100,750 $1,548,000

D SSD $100 $80 $1,500 $9,000

D Stopped $122,000 $750 $450,000 $24,897,000

Subtotal $26,454,000

ISLAND RAIL CORRIDOR $177,000 $41,765,000

Note: Costs are associated with one component only, however, they may be required due to multiple factors (i.e. an active

warning system may be required due to the crossing angle and to satisfy the D Stopped sightline requirement.

The three improvements that have the largest financial impacts are:

1. Upgrading the warning system to satisfy the warning systems specifications in Section 9 of the

Grade Crossing Standards and the D Stopped requirements in Section 7 of the Grade Crossing

Standards ($26 million).

2. Repairing/replacing the crossing surface due to poor condition or insufficient surface width ($9

million).

3. Fences parallel to the track in locations where trespassing is a concern ($7 million).

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APPENDIX A – LIST OF 75 CROSSINGS

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Table A.1: Grade Crossings subject to Field Investigation

SUBDIVISION MILE LOCATION CITY/TOWN SEGMENT CROSSING SURFACE

PROTECTION

Victoria 0.37 Tyee Rd Victoria A Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 0.77 Catherine St Victoria A Asphalt Active - FLBG

Victoria 0.83 Mary St Victoria A Asphalt Passive - RCS

Victoria 0.88 Russell St Victoria A Asphalt Passive - RCS

Victoria 1.10 Wilson St Victoria A Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 1.57 Devonshire Rd / Fairview Rd Esquimalt A Asphalt Active - FLBG

Victoria 6.90 Atkins Ave Langford A Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 8.24 Peatt Rd Langford B Concrete Active - FLBG

Victoria 8.52 Jacklin Rd Langford B Concrete Active - FLB

Victoria 27.75 Thrush Rd CVRD B Asphalt Passive - SRCS

Victoria 31.10 Hutchinson Rd CVRD B Asphalt Passive - SRCS

Victoria 34.10 Hillbank Rd CVRD B Asphalt Passive - SRCS

Victoria 35.50 Uphill Rd Bypass CVRD B Wood Passive - SRCS

Victoria 38.00 Miller Rd CVRD B Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 38.70 Allenby Rd Duncan B Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 39.75 Station St Duncan C Gravel Passive - RCS

Victoria 39.79 Coronation Ave Duncan C Gravel Passive - RCS

Victoria 40.00 James St North Cowichan C Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 40.23 Beverly St North Cowichan C Asphalt Active - FLBG

Victoria 41.38 Green Rd North Cowichan C Asphalt Passive - SRCS

Victoria 41.45 Friendship Tr North Cowichan C Concrete Passive - SRCS

Victoria 41.70 Drinkwater Rd North Cowichan C Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 47.80 Chemainus Rd North Cowichan C Concrete Active - FLB

Victoria 48.60 Ashcroft Rd North Cowichan C Asphalt Passive - SRCS

Victoria 50.00 Chemainus Rd North Cowichan C Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 51.35 Elm St North Cowichan D Wood Active - FLB

Victoria 52.30 Cook St North Cowichan D Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 57.03 Chemainus Rd Ladysmith D Rubber Active - FLBG

Victoria 60.88 Oyster-StoLo Rd CVRD D Asphalt Passive - SRCS

Victoria 63.14 Timberlands Rd Cassidy (NRD) D Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 65.52 Nanaimo River Rd NRD D Concrete Active - FLB

Victoria 71.30 Seventh St Nanaimo D Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 71.63 Bing Kee Tr Nanaimo D Concrete Passive - SRCS

Victoria 72.09 Kennedy St Nanaimo D Rubber Active - FLB

Victoria 72.40 Franklyn St Nanaimo E Rubber Active - FLB

Victoria 72.70 Wentworth St Nanaimo E Rubber Active - FLB

Victoria 73.40 Rosehill St Nanaimo E Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 74.29 St. David St / E&N Trail Nanaimo E Asphalt Passive - RCS

Victoria 74.48 Waddington Rd Nanaimo E Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 74.93 Montrose Ave / E&N Trail Nanaimo E Rubber Passive - RCS

Victoria 76.27 Rock City Rd / E&N Trail Nanaimo E Asphalt Passive - RCS

Victoria 77.23 Jingle Pot Rd / E&N Trail Nanaimo E Asphalt Passive - RCS

Victoria 77.30 Jingle Pot Rd Nanaimo E Rubber Active - FLBG

Victoria 78.50 Godfrey Rd Nanaimo E Asphalt Active - FLB

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SUBDIVISION MILE LOCATION CITY/TOWN SEGMENT CROSSING SURFACE

PROTECTION

Victoria 79.40 The Pkwy Trail Nanaimo E Rubber Passive - RCS

Victoria 81.10 Ware Rd Lantzville E Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 86.65 Nanoose Station Rd Nanoose Bay (NRD) E Asphalt Passive - SRCS

Victoria 88.10 Powder Point Rd Nanoose Bay (NRD) E Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 90.10 Northwest Bay Logging Rd Nanoose Bay (NRD) E Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 91.90 Island Hwy Parksville E Asphalt Active - FLBG

Victoria 98.82 Drew Rd Qualicum Beach C Wood Active - FLB

Victoria 100.60 Qualicum Rd Qualicum Beach C Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 101.60 Memorial Ave Qualicum Beach C Rubber Active - FLBG

Victoria 102.60 Arbutus Rd Qualicum Beach C Asphalt Passive - SRCS

Victoria 104.84 Island Hwy NRD C Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 106.05 Island Hwy NRD C Concrete Active - FLB

Victoria 107.85 Polegate Rd NRD C Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 115.60 Jamieson Rd NRD C Concrete Passive - SRCS

Victoria 120.10 Berray Rd YQQRD C Rubber Active - FLB

Victoria 121.40 Island Hwy YQQRD C Rubber Active - FLB

Victoria 122.70 Hastings Rd YQQRD D Rubber Active - FLB

Victoria 124.98 Holiday Rd YQQRD D Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 134.85 Hatton Rd YQQRD D Asphalt Passive - RCS

Victoria 138.27 29th St Courtenay D Asphalt Active - FLB

Victoria 138.87 21st St Courtenay D Rubber Passive - RCS

Victoria 139.20 17th Ave Courtenay D Asphalt Passive - RCS

Port Alberni 1.70 Church Rd Parksville PA Asphalt Active - FLB

Port Alberni 3.90 Virginia Rd NRD PA Asphalt Passive - SRCS

Port Alberni 7.70 Hilliers Rd NRD PA Asphalt Active - FLB

Port Alberni 33.00 Smith Rd ACRD PA Asphalt Passive - SRCS

Port Alberni 33.30 Smith Rd ACRD PA Asphalt Passive - SRCS

Port Alberni 36.70 Lathom Rd Port Alberni PA Asphalt Active - FLB

Port Alberni 37.40 Roger St Port Alberni PA Asphalt Active - FLB

Port Alberni 38.65 Dunbar St Port Alberni PA Asphalt Passive - SRCS

Port Alberni 39.21 Beach Rd Port Alberni PA Asphalt Passive - SRCS

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APPENDIX B - CONDITION RATING

DESCRIPTIONS

Table B.1: Condition Rating Descriptions - Crossing Surface

COMPONENT RATING DESCRIPTION

A. Crossing Surface

Material

Dimensions

Crossing Angle

5:

Excellent

Material - New construction (since 2014), no visible defects.

Dimensions - Crossing surface extends at least 0.5 m beyond either edge of

the traveled way.

Crossing Angle:

between 70 and 110 degrees without a warning system

between 30 and 150 degrees with a warning system

4:

Good

Material - Minor improvement needed; only shows superficial damage or

defect with no functional impact. Issues are addressed via routine

maintenance.

Dimensions - n/a - scaled 5 (pass) or 1 (fail).

Crossing Angle - n/a - scaled 5 (pass) or 1 (fail).

3:

Adequate

Material - Repairs are needed; crossing surface shows signs of surface

distress, defect, and / or deformation. The crossing surface is cosmetically

“fair”, but functions as intended.

Dimensions - n/a - scaled 5 (pass) or 1 (fail).

Crossing Angle- n/a - scaled 5 (pass) or 1 (fail).

2:

Marginal

Material - Crossing surface needs extensive repair at a minimum to address

surface distress (cracking), defects (bleeding, potholes, raveling), or

deformation (rutting, shoving, distortion). There currently does not appear

to be any safety issue.

Dimensions - n/a - scaled 5 (pass) or 1 (fail).

Crossing Angle - n/a - only scaled 5 (pass) or 1 (fail).

1:

Poor

Material - Crossing surface has critical defects affecting function. It is in

visibly poor condition and must be replaced rather than repaired. Material

has exceeded its useful life and warrants detailed review.

Dimensions - Crossing surface does not extend at least 0.5 m beyond either

edge of the traveled way.

Crossing Angle:

< 70 degrees or >110 degrees without a warning system

< 30 degrees or >150 degrees with a warning system

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Table B.2: Condition Rating Descriptions – Road Approach

COMPONENT RATING DESCRIPTION

B. Road Approach

Material

Gradient

Pavement Markings

5:

Excellent

Material - New construction (since 2014), no visible surface distress (cracking),

defects (bleeding, potholes, ravelling), or deformation (rutting, shoving, distortion)

and signs of wear.

Gradient - New construction (since 2014), meets requirements of “Good” rating.

Pavement Markings – New construction, meets MUTCDC guidelines, no signs of wear.

4:

Good

Material - Minor improvement needed; only shows superficial surface distress,

defect, deformation or signs of wear with no functional impact. Issues are addressed

via routine maintenance.

Gradient.

Public grade crossing for vehicular use - ratio of 1:50 (2 %) within 8 m of the nearest

rail and 1:20 (5 %) for 10 m beyond

Private grade crossing for vehicular use - ratio of 1:50 (2 %) within 8 m of the nearest

rail and 1:10 (10 %) for 10 m beyond

Sidewalk, path or trail - ratio of 1:50 (2 %) within 5 m of the nearest rail

Sidewalk, path or trail used by persons using assistive devices - ratio of 1:100 (1 %)

within 5 m of the nearest rail

Pavement Markings – Meets MUTCDC guidelines, minor improvement needed; only

shows superficial signs of wear with no functional impact.

3:

Adequate

Material - Repairs are needed; road surface show signs of surface distress, defect,

and / or deformation. The road material is cosmetically “fair”, but functions as

intended.

Gradient – Does not meet requirements of “Good” rating. No evidence of the

underside of vehicles coming into contact with the road surface and/or the rails

when crossing the railway.

Pavement Markings – Meets MUTCDC guidelines. Repainting is needed; pavement

markings show signs of wear, but functions as intended.

2:

Marginal

Material – Road approach needs extensive repair at a minimum to address surface

distress (cracking), defects (bleeding, potholes, ravelling), or deformation (rutting,

shoving, distortion). There currently does not appear to be any safety issue.

Gradient - New construction but does not meet requirements of “Good” rating. No

evidence to date of the underside of vehicles coming into contact with the road

surface and/or the rails when crossing the railway.

Pavement Markings – Do not meet MUTCDC guidelines. Pavement markings need

extensive repainting to address wear. There currently does not appear to be any

safety issue.

1:

Poor

Material – Road approach has critical defects or deformation affecting function. It is

in visibly poor condition and must be replaced rather than repaired. Material has

exceeded its useful life and warrants detailed review.

Gradient – Does not meet requirements of “Good” rating. Evidence of the underside

of vehicles coming into contact with the road surface and/or the rails when crossing

the railway.

Pavement Markings - Do not meet MUTCDC guidelines. Pavement markings have

critical defects affecting function. It is in visibly poor condition and must be

repainted.

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Table B.3: Condition Rating Descriptions – Warning System

COMPONENT RATING DESCRIPTION

C. Warning System

Reflectorized Crossing

Signboard

Flashing Lights

Cantilever

Bells

Gates

5:

Excellent New construction, no visible defects.

4:

Good

Minor improvement needed; only shows superficial damage or

defect with no functional impact. Issues are addressed via routine

maintenance.

3:

Adequate

Repairs are needed; components show signs of corrosion and

damage. They are cosmetically “fair” but functioning as intended

under maintenance schedule.

2:

Marginal

Component or sub-components need extensive repair at a

minimum. More substantial part replacements and/or repairs are

frequent. There currently does not appear to be any safety issue.

Maintenance schedule is interrupted by more frequent

breakdowns.

1:

Poor

Component or sub-components have critical defects affecting

function. They are in visibly poor condition and must be replaced

rather than repaired. Maintenance schedule is reactive rather than

proactive due to frequent malfunction. Sub-components have

exceeded their useful life and warrant detailed review.

Table B.4: Condition Rating Descriptions - Traffic Control Devices

COMPONENT RATING DESCRIPTION

D. Traffic Control Devices

Number of Tracks sign

Stop sign

Stop Ahead sign

Railway Crossing Ahead sign

Advisory Speed Tab sign

Prepare to Stop at Railway

Crossing sign

Traffic signal

5:

Excellent New construction, no visible defects.

4:

Good

Minor improvement needed; only shows superficial damage or

defect with no functional impact. Issues are addressed via routine

maintenance.

3:

Adequate

Repairs are needed; sub-components show signs of corrosion and

damage. They are cosmetically “fair” but functioning as intended

under maintenance schedule.

2:

Marginal

Signs or traffics signals need extensive repair or relocation at a

minimum. More substantial part replacements and/or repairs are

frequent. Signs may not be properly located but there currently

does not appear to be any safety issue. Maintenance schedule is

interrupted by more frequent breakdowns.

1:

Poor

Signs or traffic signals are missing or have critical defects

affecting function. They are in visibly poor condition and must be

replaced rather than repaired. Maintenance schedule is reactive

rather than proactive due to frequent malfunction. Sub-

components have exceeded their useful life and warrant detailed

review.

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Table B.5: Condition Rating Descriptions - Fencing and Gates

COMPONENT RATING DESCRIPTION

E. Fencing and Gates

Fencing

Gates

5:

Excellent New construction, no visible defects.

4:

Good

Minor improvement needed; only shows superficial damage or defect

with no functional impact. Issues are addressed via routine maintenance.

3:

Adequate

Repairs are needed; components show signs of corrosion and damage.

They are cosmetically “fair” but functioning as intended under

maintenance schedule.

2:

Marginal

Component or sub-components need extensive repair at a minimum.

More substantial part replacements and/or repairs are frequent. Fencing

or gates may have gaps but there currently does not appear to be any

safety issue. Maintenance schedule is interrupted by more frequent

breakdowns.

1:

Poor

Component or sub-components are missing or have critical defects

affecting function. They are in visibly poor condition and must be

replaced rather than repaired. Maintenance schedule is reactive rather

than proactive due to frequent malfunction. Sub-components have

exceeded their useful life and warrant detailed review.

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Table B.6: Condition Rating Descriptions – Sightlines

COMPONENT RATING DESCRIPTION

F. Sightlines

Stopping Sight Distance

(SSD)

D SSD

D Stopped

5:

Excellent New construction, meets requirements of “Good” rating.

4:

Good

Public grade crossing:

SSD is met on both approaches; and

D Stopped and D SSD is met for all quadrants; or

D Stopped does not apply if the grade crossing’s warning system has

gates, i.e. FLBG; or

D SSD does not apply if the grade crossing is equipped with a Stop sign

or warning system.

Private grade crossing:

SSD is met on both approaches; and

D Stopped and D SSD is met for all quadrants; or

D Stopped does not apply if the grade crossing’s warning system has

gates, i.e. FLBG; or

D SSD does not apply:

If the grade crossing is equipped with a Stop sign or warning system; or

If the railway design speed < 15 mph (25 km/h); and (i) the road leading

to the grade crossing is controlled by a locked barrier; or (ii) the grade

crossing is used by the public and not for the exclusive use of the

private authority.

3:

Adequate

Requirements can be met:

If vegetation obstructing the sightlines is cleared; and/or

If the posted roadway / railway design speeds can be reduced in

advance of the crossing.

2:

Marginal

Requirements cannot be met but it appears that it is physically or

economically feasible to correct the deficiency by improving the roadway

geometry.

1:

Poor

Requirements cannot be met and it appears that it is not physically or

economically feasible to correct the deficiency through mitigation

measures other than closing the crossing; reconfiguring / relocating the

crossing; or grade-separating the crossing.

T

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APPENDIX C - FIELD REPORTS

(Under Separate Cover)

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APPENDIX D – GRADE CROSSING CONDITION

ASSESSMENTS

(Under Separate Cover)

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APPENDIX E – SUMMARY OF CONDTIOIN

RATINGS AND IMPROVEMENT COSTS

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Table E.1: Grade Crossing Conition Ratings and Improvement Costs

Location Warning System Details Costs - Identified

No. Xing_No. Subdivision Sub_Mile Rdwy_Name City_Town Segment Protection CR_Xing_Surface_Obs CR_Road_Approach_Obs CR_Wng_Sys_Obs CR_TCD_Obs CR_F&G_Obs CR_Sight_Distance_Obs CR_SSD_Obs CR_DSSD_Obs CR_Dstopped_Obs Cost_Xing_Surface Cost_Road_Approach Cost_Sight_Distance Cost_SSD Cost_DSSD Cost_DStopped Cost_Wng_Sys Cost_TCD Cost_F&G

1 V000.37 Victoria 0.37 Tyee Rd Victoria 1 Active - FLB 3.0 3.4 3.0 3.5 2.7 3.0 1.0 4.0 $32,000 $3,000 $30,000 $0 $0 $30,000 $0 $0 $0

3 V000.77 Victoria 0.77 Catherine St Victoria 1 Active - FLBG 2.7 2.8 3.3 3.8 3.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 $32,000 $3,000 $100,000 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

4 V000.83 Victoria 0.83 Mary St Victoria 1 Passive - RCS 2.7 3.1 1.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $3,000 $450,000 $0 $0 $450,000 $300 $0 $0

5 V000.88 Victoria 0.88 Russell St Victoria 1 Passive - RCS 3.3 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.8 2.5 5.0 $18,000 $3,000 $375,000 $0 $0 $375,000 $0 $900 $0

7 V001.10 Victoria 1.1 Wilson St Victoria 1 Active - FLB 3.3 2.8 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

8 V001.57 Victoria 1.57 Devonshire Rd / Fairview Rd Esquimalt 1 Active - FLBG 3.3 3.1 4.0 3.6 2.5 2.0 1.0 3.0 $10,000 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $39,000

19 V006.90 Victoria 6.9 Atkins Ave Langford 1 Active - FLB 2.5 3.1 2.4 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $3,000 $130,000 $100,000 $0 $30,000 $0 $300 $0

21 V008.24 Victoria 8.24 Peatt Rd Langford 2 Active - FLBG 4.7 3.2 3.5 2.5 3.5 2.5 2.0 3.0 $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $300 $300 $0

22 V008.52 Victoria 8.52 Jacklin Rd Langford 2 Active - FLB 3.3 2.7 3.5 4.0 4.0 2.3 1.0 3.0 3.0 $10,000 $5,000 $100,000 $0 $0 $100,000 $0 $1,200 $0

33 V027.75 Victoria 27.75 Thrush Rd CVRD 2 Passive - SRCS 3.0 2.8 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $91,500 $3,300 $300 $0 $3,000 $300,600 $300 $0

36 V031.10 Victoria 31.1 Hutchinson Rd CVRD 2 Passive - SRCS 3.3 3.0 3.0 3.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $3,000 $375,300 $300 $0 $375,000 $300 $300 $0

39 V034.10 Victoria 34.1 Hillbank Rd CVRD 2 Passive - SRCS 3.3 3.0 3.5 2.3 1.0 3.0 3.0 $375,000 $33,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $600 $0 $0

41 V035.45 Victoria 35.5 Uphill Rd Bypass CVRD 2 Passive - SRCS 3.0 3.3 1.5 2.5 3.3 3.0 3.5 3.5 $18,000 $3,000 $375,000 $0 $0 $375,000 $600 $3,600 $0

44 V038.00 Victoria 38 Miller Rd CVRD 2 Active - FLB 3.0 3.1 3.0 4.0 2.3 1.5 3.0 $18,000 $3,000 $1,800 $300 $0 $1,500 $0 $0 $0

46 V038.70 Victoria 38.7 Allenby Rd Duncan 2 Active - FLB 2.7 3.1 3.4 3.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $32,000 $4,000 $80,000 $0 $0 $80,000 $0 $0 $0

49 V039.75 Victoria 39.75 Station St Duncan 3 Passive - RCS 2.7 3.3 4.0 3.3 3.0 3.0 4.0 $40,000 $1,000 $2,250 $0 $0 $2,250 $300 $0 $39,000

51 V039.83 Victoria 39.83 Ingram St/Queens Rd Duncan 3 Active - FLB 3.3 3.0 3.6 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $32,000 $2,000 $30,000 $0 $0 $30,000 $0 $1,800 $39,000

52 V040.00 Victoria 40 James St North Cowichan 3 Active - FLB 3.3 1.6 3.3 3.0 2.7 3.0 1.0 4.0 $27,000 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $30,000 $1,500 $39,000

53 V040.23 Victoria 40.23 Beverly St North Cowichan 3 Active - FLBG 3.0 3.3 4.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 $32,000 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $900 $0

55 V041.38 Victoria 41.38 Green Rd North Cowichan 3 Passive - SRCS 2.7 2.1 3.0 2.8 2.7 3.0 1.0 4.0 $18,000 $3,000 $3,750 $750 $0 $3,000 $0 $300 $0

56 V041.45 Victoria 41.45 Friendship Tr North Cowichan 3 Passive - SRCS 4.7 3.1 4.0 4.0 2.7 3.0 1.0 4.0 $0 $1,000 $14,000 $0 $0 $14,000 $0 $0 $0

57 V041.70 Victoria 41.7 Drinkwater Rd North Cowichan 3 Active - FLB 4.3 2.5 4.0 3.0 4.0 2.7 3.0 1.0 4.0 $0 $93,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $30,000 $0 $0

63 V047.80 Victoria 47.8 Chemainus Rd North Cowichan 3 Active - FLB 4.0 2.9 3.4 2.3 2.0 1.0 4.0 $82,800 $93,000 $30,750 $750 $0 $30,000 $0 $600 $0

64 V048.60 Victoria 48.6 Ashcroft Rd North Cowichan 3 Passive - SRCS 3.0 2.9 1.0 2.0 2.3 3.0 1.0 2.8 $18,000 $183,000 $3,000 $0 $0 $3,000 $300 $300 $0

66 V050.00 Victoria 50 Chemainus Rd North Cowichan 3 Active - FLB 2.7 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.7 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $3,000 $103,750 $100,750 $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $0

70 V051.35 Victoria 51.35 Elm St North Cowichan 3 Active - FLB 2.7 2.9 3.5 3.5 2.9 3.0 2.0 3.8 $32,000 $4,000 $2,000 $2,000 $0 $0 $30,000 $1,200 $0

72 V052.30 Victoria 52.3 Cook St North Cowichan 3 Active - FLB 4.0 2.8 3.4 4.0 3.0 1.3 2.0 1.0 1.0 $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $30,000 $1,500 $0

77 V057.03 Victoria 57.03 Chemainus Rd Ladysmith 3 Active - FLBG 3.0 2.4 3.2 4.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,200 $900 $0

81 V060.88 Victoria 60.88 Oyster-StoLo Rd CVRD 3 Passive - SRCS 3.7 2.7 3.0 2.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $3,000 $3,000 $0 $0 $3,000 $300 $0 $0

84 V063.14 Victoria 63.14 Timberlands Rd Cassidy (NRD) 3 Active - FLB 2.7 2.4 2.7 3.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $4,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

87 V065.52 Victoria 65.52 Nanaimo River Rd NRD 3 Active - FLB 1.7 1.7 3.0 2.5 3.3 3.0 3.0 4.0 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

103 V071.63 Victoria 71.63 Bing Kee Tr Nanaimo 3 Passive - SRCS 2.3 2.7 2.6 5.0 3.0 2.7 2.0 3.0 3.0 $0 $0 $376,500 $1,500 $0 $375,000 $0 $0 $0

105 V072.09 Victoria 72.09 Kennedy St Nanaimo 3 Active - FLB 4.0 2.5 2.8 3.5 3.0 4.0 $0 $2,000 $60,000 $0 $0 $60,000 $0 $0 $0

109 V072.40 Victoria 72.4 Franklyn St Nanaimo 3 Active - FLB 3.0 2.3 3.3 4.0 2.7 2.0 3.0 3.0 $0 $2,000 $60,000 $0 $0 $60,000 $0 $0 $0

111 V072.70 Victoria 72.7 Wentworth St Nanaimo 4 Active - FLB 4.0 2.6 2.5 4.3 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $0 $2,000 $60,750 $750 $0 $60,000 $0 $0 $0

115 V073.40 Victoria 73.4 Rosehill St Nanaimo 4 Active - FLB 2.7 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.0 4.0 $0 $2,600 $60,000 $0 $0 $60,000 $0 $0 $0

118 V073.87 Victoria 73.87 St. George St Nanaimo 4 Active - FLBG 2.7 2.6 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 $32,000 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

119 V074.29 Victoria 74.29 St. David St / E&N Trail Nanaimo 4 Passive - RCS 2.7 2.8 2.5 4.0 $18,000 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $600 $0 $78,000

120 V074.48 Victoria 74.48 Waddington Rd Nanaimo 4 Active - FLB 2.3 2.1 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $0 $2,000 $60,000 $0 $0 $60,000 $300 $0 $0

126 V076.27 Victoria 76.27 Rock City Rd / E&N Trail Nanaimo 4 Passive - RCS 4.0 2.2 3.0 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.0 4.0 $18,000 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $600 $0 $78,000

127 V076.53 Victoria 76.53 Bowen Rd Nanaimo 4 Active - FLBG 3.0 2.4 3.0 3.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,200 $0

128 V077.23 Victoria 77.23 Jingle Pot Rd / E&N Trail Nanaimo 4 Passive - RCS 2.7 2.7 3.0 3.5 3.3 3.0 3.0 4.0 $18,000 $3,000 $375,600 $0 $600 $375,000 $600 $0 $78,000

129 V077.30 Victoria 77.3 Jingle Pot Rd Nanaimo 4 Active - FLBG 3.0 2.6 1.0 3.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 $32,000 $2,000 $100,000 $100,000 $0 $0 $11,500 $0 $0

132 V078.50 Victoria 78.5 Godfrey Rd Nanaimo 4 Active - FLB 4.0 2.3 2.6 3.8 3.3 3.0 3.0 4.0 $18,000 $2,000 $60,000 $0 $0 $60,000 $1,200 $0 $0

133 V079.40 Victoria 79.4 The Pkwy Trail Nanaimo 4 Passive - RCS 3.0 3.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 3.0 4.0 $18,000 $6,000 $375,000 $0 $0 $375,000 $600 $0 $39,000

135 V081.10 Victoria 81.1 Ware Rd Lantzville 4 Active - FLB 2.3 3.1 2.5 3.5 3.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 $18,000 $2,000 $60,000 $0 $0 $60,000 $0 $0 $0

138 V086.65 Victoria 86.65 Nanoose Station Rd Nanoose Bay (NRD) 4 Passive - SRCS 2.3 2.1 3.5 2.0 2.3 2.0 2.0 3.0 $375,000 $6,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $600 $0

141 V088.10 Victoria 88.1 Powder Point Rd Nanoose Bay (NRD) 4 Active - FLB 0.7 2.5 3.7 3.0 4.0 2.4 3.0 1.0 3.3 $18,000 $600 $60,000 $0 $0 $60,000 $600 $0 $0

145 V090.10 Victoria 90.1 Northwest Bay Logging Rd Nanoose Bay (NRD) 4 Active - FLB 3.3 3.1 1.0 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.0 4.0 $18,000 $6,600 $30,000 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

146 V091.90 Victoria 91.9 Island Hwy Parksville 4 Active - FLBG 3.0 3.3 3.1 1.5 2.5 2.0 3.0 $32,000 $2,600 $1,000 $1,000 $0 $0 $20,000 $0 $0

152 V098.82 Victoria 98.82 Drew Rd Qualicum Beach 5 Passive - SRCS 2.7 2.5 3.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $6,000 $375,000 $0 $0 $375,000 $600 $0 $0

154 V100.60 Victoria 100.6 Qualicum Rd Qualicum Beach 5 Passive - SRCS 4.3 2.6 3.0 4.0 2.7 1.0 3.0 4.0 $18,000 $2,000 $375,000 $0 $0 $375,000 $0 $0 $0

155 V101.60 Victoria 101.6 Memorial Ave Qualicum Beach 5 Active - FLB 4.0 2.8 3.0 3.6 3.0 2.3 1.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $2,000 $30,750 $0 $0 $30,750 $3,500 $0 $0

157 V102.60 Victoria 102.6 Arbutus Rd Qualicum Beach 5 Passive - SRCS 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.5 2.3 1.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $2,000 $375,000 $0 $0 $375,000 $300 $0 $0

162 V104.84 Victoria 104.84 Island Hwy NRD 5 Passive - SRCS 2.3 2.8 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $36,000 $375,000 $0 $0 $375,000 $0 $0 $0

164 V106.05 Victoria 106.05 Island Hwy NRD 5 Active - FLB 4.7 2.9 3.2 3.3 2.7 2.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $2,000 $60,000 $0 $0 $60,000 $1,500 $0 $0

165 V107.85 Victoria 107.85 Polegate Rd NRD 5 Passive - SRCS 4.3 3.8 3.5 3.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $6,000 $375,000 $0 $0 $375,000 $0 $0 $0

175 V115.60 Victoria 115.6 Jamieson Rd NRD 5 Active - FLB 1.7 3.4 3.0 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.0 4.0 $18,000 $2,000 $60,000 $30,000 $0 $30,000 $800 $0 $0

178 V120.10 Victoria 120.1 Berray Rd YQQRD 5 Passive - SRCS 4.3 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.5 2.6 3.0 1.0 3.8 $18,000 $6,000 $375,750 $750 $0 $375,000 $600 $0 $0

181 V121.40 Victoria 121.4 Island Hwy YQQRD 5 Active - FLB 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.7 3.0 1.0 4.0 $18,000 $2,300 $60,750 $750 $0 $60,000 $0 $0 $0

182 V122.70 Victoria 122.7 Hastings Rd YQQRD 5 Passive - SRCS 4.3 2.8 3.2 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $6,000 $375,000 $0 $0 $375,000 $0 $0 $0

185 V124.98 Victoria 124.98 Holiday Rd YQQRD 5 Passive - SRCS 1.0 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $6,000 $375,750 $750 $0 $375,000 $300 $0 $0

194 V134.85 Victoria 134.85 Hatton Rd YQQRD 5 Passive - RCS 1.3 2.6 3.4 3.1 2.3 1.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $30,000 $2,250 $0 $1,500 $750 $0 $0 $3,500

199 V138.27 Victoria 138.27 29th St Courtenay 5 Active - FLB 1.0 2.9 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $32,000 $2,300 $60,000 $0 $0 $60,000 $0 $0 $0

201 V138.87 Victoria 138.87 21st St Courtenay 5 Passive - RCS 1.0 3.3 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.0 3.8 $18,000 $5,000 $375,000 $0 $0 $375,000 $600 $0 $78,000

202 V139.20 Victoria 139.2 17th Ave Courtenay 5 Active - FLB 2.7 2.3 2.5 4.5 3.0 3.3 3.0 3.0 4.0 $18,000 $2,000 $230,000 $100,000 $0 $130,000 $0 $300 $0

206 P001.70 Port Alberni 1.7 Church Rd Parksville 6 Active - FLB 1.3 2.8 2.8 3.7 2.7 2.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $1,000 $750 $0 $0 $750 $0 $0 $0

208 P003.90 Port Alberni 3.9 Virginia Rd NRD 6 Passive - SRCS 3.0 3.1 3.5 3.7 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $4,000 $3,000 $0 $0 $3,000 $300 $0 $0

211 P007.70 Port Alberni 7.7 Hilliers Rd NRD 6 Active - FLB 2.7 2.8 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $2,000 $130,000 $100,000 $0 $30,000 $0 $0 $0

220 P033.00 Port Alberni 33 Smith Rd ACRD 6 Passive - SRCS 2.7 2.7 3.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 4.0 $318,000 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $300 $0

221 P033.30 Port Alberni 33.3 Smith Rd ACRD 6 Passive - SRCS 3.0 2.7 3.0 3.8 4.0 2.5 3.0 1.0 3.5 $18,000 $4,000 $3,000 $0 $0 $3,000 $600 $300 $0

225 P036.70 Port Alberni 36.7 Lathom Rd Port Alberni 6 Active - FLB 2.7 2.7 3.5 3.0 2.7 3.0 1.0 4.0 $18,000 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $30,000 $1,200 $0

227 P037.40 Port Alberni 37.4 Roger St Port Alberni 6 Active - FLB 2.3 2.5 3.5 2.0 2.0 1.0 3.0 $32,000 $3,000 $3,000 $0 $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $0

232 P038.65 Port Alberni 38.65 Dunbar St Port Alberni 6 Passive - SRCS 3.0 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.0 1.0 3.0 $54,000 $18,000 $750 $0 $0 $750 $600 $900 $0

235 P039.21 Port Alberni 39.21 Beach Rd Port Alberni 6 Passive - SRCS 1.3 2.9 4.0 1.0 2.7 2.0 3.0 3.0 $18,000 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $600 $0 $0

Island Rail Corridor CA

Condition Ratings - Observed

04-19-0091

FvW/SB/CQ

29-Nov-19